Subtract 81/90 from 49/8
1st number: 6 1/8, 2nd number: 81/90
49/8 - 81/90 is 209/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
49/8 = 49 × 45/8 × 45 = 2205/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
81/90 = 81 × 4/90 × 4 = 324/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2205/360 - 324/360 = 2205 - 324/360 = 1881/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 209/40
- In mixed form: 59/40
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